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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Byadgi chili

Also known as: bedgi mirch

Karnataka's wrinkled color chili — the Southern counterpart of Kashmiri mirch; deep red, mild fire, signature of Udupi and coastal sambars.

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Byadgi chili — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Byadgi chili — Rasa: Pungent, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Karnataka's wrinkled color chili — the Southern counterpart of Kashmiri mirch; deep red, mild fire, signature of Udupi and coastal sambars.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Dry-roast whole pods gently before grinding into spice blends; prized for color over heat.

Classical Provenance: Karnataka tradition; post-classical chili.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • sambar and rasam powders
  • coastal coconut chutneys
  • bisi bele bath masala

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (moderation)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Byadgi chili

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp powder (2g):

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